Erika Guarino, Teacher 2012/2013 School Year Phone Number: 617-244-3407 School Email: erika_guarino@newton.k12.ma.us
Course Description
Over the next year, we will look at important events, movements, and patterns that have helped shape the world as we know it today.
We will not be using a textbook this year in lieu of modified readings and handouts. We will also read modified versions of Night by Elie Wiesel and Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Objectives
This class will
familiarize students with basic knowledge of geography, history, and culture in order to be an informed citizen of the world,
illustrate the rich variety of ways that human beings have found of living in civilizations and,
stimulate students’ curiosity to learn more.
Grading
Homework, Class Work, Projects, Participation – All assignments are due the minute class starts, otherwise the assignment is late. Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. Participation in class is very important and will be a good part of the grade.
Quizzes, Unit Tests, Final Exam/Project – Quizzes and projects will be given regularly and at the end of each unit. There will not be a final exam for this course but instead, a final project to be completed in June.
Grading Scale
The grading schedule is as follows:
|| Letter Grade
Percentage Bracket
A
94% - 100%
A-
90% - 93%
B+
87% - 89%
B
83% - 86%
B-
80% - 82%
C+
77% - 79%
C
73% - 76%
C-
70% - 72%
D+
67% - 69%
D
63% - 66%
D-
60% - 62%
F
0% - 59%
~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~ See NNHS policy on plagiarism.
Absences
Many assignments are completed in class only and cannot be made up if you are absent. BE IN CLASS! Excessive absences will affect your grade.
If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed. Try to do this as soon as possible so you do not fall very behind.
NNHS policy is the law!!! 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence. 3 unexcused absences = N. 9 excused absences = N. A combination of tardies and absences could and will lead to an N as well.
If you cut class on a test/quiz day, make-ups will not be allowed.
Behavioral and Classroom Expectations
Thisclassroom will be a safe learning environment for all peopleregardless of their gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and class (both economic and academic). As a result, language or behavior that is disrespectful to others will not be tolerated. Any violations of this rule will involve consequences.
Be in the classroom ON TIME.
Come to class PREPARED and ready to learn.
Respect everyone while the teacher or another student is speaking.
Pick up after yourself – and others. Our classroom (and our school) is a place we need to take pride in.
I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately before or after class.
The 3 R’s
Responsibility – Each Student has the ability to succeed in this class as well as in life. It is YOUR responsibility to put this information to good use (be present, attentive, and prepared). It is also your responsibility to always ask for help when you know you need it.
Respect – All students will show respect toward another’s person, opinion, and property (including our classroom). This means LISTENING to ideas and opinions that are different from your own and accepting the right of others to voice that idea or opinion. Remember, just because something is different does not mean it is wrong.
Rights – Each student that enters my classroom has the right to expect my full attention to the lesson at hand in addition to working in a safe classroom atmosphere that encourages learning. If any student chooses to interfere with my teaching or another student’s learning, I reserve the right to ask that student to leave my classroom (followed by an appropriate consequence).
Be organized!! Keep everything to help you study and work on your projects.
Materials you need to bring to class every day
Yourself (come to class every day)
TWO pens/pencils
Your notebook/binder with dividers and blank notebook paper inside
Erika Guarino, Teacher
2012/2013 School Year
Phone Number: 617-244-3407
School Email: erika_guarino@newton.k12.ma.us
Course Description
Over the next year, we will look at important events, movements, and patterns that have helped shape the world as we know it today.
We will not be using a textbook this year in lieu of modified readings and handouts. We will also read modified versions of Night by Elie Wiesel and Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Objectives
This class will
Grading
|| Letter Grade
~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~
See NNHS policy on plagiarism.
Absences
Behavioral and Classroom Expectations
Materials you need to bring to class every day
Major Units of Study